Starred Accounts are here!

YNAB has been cranking out the updates lately, some larger than others. I’m really excited about one subtle change that just appeared in my desktop app. I wanted to make sure you noticed it.

You can now star your favorite accounts so that they’re grouped together at the top of the left sidebar on your desktop app.

Just click the star next to the account name in the Account register to see it happen.

Here’s what I’m talking about.

Unstarred:

Starred:

And here’s a look at the left sidebar with multiple accounts starred:

Note that you can see the net total of the starred accounts.

When YNAB separated Cash from Credit accounts on the left sidebar, it was an inconvenience for users who had a lot of accounts. This solves that problem. Now you can easily access the accounts you want to keep close track of and change the order accounts within the Starred area of the sidebar. You’re back in control!

In iOS, you can star accounts by tapping the ellipsis in the upper right corner of the account screen and tapping Edit Starred. Then tap the accounts you want to star. (You can also reorder your accounts there, without starring any.)

I don’t know whether all users can accessed Starred Accounts yet, but if it’s not there yet, it’s coming!